Events

Diesel Gala - Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2015
Our popular diesel gala returns for a 3rd year with an intensive timetable will be in place over the two day weekend including passenger and freight demonstrations hauled by all of the engines.
Locomotives:
To be confirmed
Timetable
The Passenger Timetable will be available to download nearer the event.

Booking available soon
Come and visit the Avon Valley Railway for an enjoyable day of fun activities for all of the family. This year our special guest Peppa Pig will meet all of the children at intervals throughout the day.
Fun activities

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Our next 2 family fun day with peppa pig! - 9th & 10th may 2015 dates:

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Join us for our Two Course Bitton Bistro
If you want a meal to remember, look no further than our Bitton Bistro dining trains.
Departing at 12:15 on several Sundays throughout the year, this dining experience involves a number of 6-mile round trips, each lasting approximately an hour in one of our named dining carriages, a delicious two-course meal and coffee & mints.

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Set within the classic detective genre, you are invited to join us for an evening of mystery and murder. The victim(s) and suspects will gather just before departure on the station platform for an exciting evening aboard the Avon Valley Express.

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Was your childhood dream to drive a steam locomotive? Well, here's your chance!
We run a series of half and full day courses giving you the chance of a lifetime to realise your dream - to drive and fire a steam locomotive.

Give your child a birthday party to remember on one of our trains.
We can provide reserved seating for up to 16, 32 or 64 people in one of our 1950s railway carriages on most steam and diesel operating days between Easter and October. Sessions can be booked for either morning (11:00 to 13:15) or afternoon (14:45 to 17:00).

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12th Bitton Beer Festival
Entry wristbands will be available nearer the event for this year's Bitton Beer Festival. Building on the success of last year's 10th anniversary celebrations, we are working on this year's event and ale list. A wide selection of real ales and ciders will be available with light snacks and nibbles available from the station buffet.
More info coming soon!

It's a Great Day Out For Kids!
'When you go down to the station today your in for a big surprise.' Children who bring a responsible Teddy Bears will travel FREE of charge on both the steam and diesel hauled trains. There will also be a number of other activities to keep the children amused, including (all subject to availability):

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If you are looking for a relaxing evening out, look no further than the Avon Valley Railway’s Pie ‘n’ Pint Evening
The Pie ‘n’ Pint Special departs Bitton Station on Wednesday 29th July 2015 and Wednesday 19th August 2015 at 7.15pm. Board our set train at Bitton and enjoy a leisurely journey along the Avon Valley Railway.

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Our annual Vintage Bus Rally offers the unique opportunity to see and travel on both vintage buses and vintage trains side by side.
Organised jointly by the Avon Valley Railway and our friends at the Bristol Vintage Bus Group, the focus of the event will be a large display of vintage buses at the Brislington Park and Ride site, just off the A4 between Bristol and Bath. This will also be the main parking site for visitors on the day, which is free.

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Antiques at Avon Valley Railway.
Have you ever wondered if that old lamp or sign dad put in the loft is worth anything?
Here is your chance to find out.
On Sunday 13th September 2015 Bitton Station is holding its annual Railway Valuation Day.

The End of Season Gala will feature our popular intensive timetable with a mix of both passenger and demonstration freight services, express and stopping passenger services and double headed services using all available steam engines.
Locomotives
To be confirmed - more coming soon.
Timetable
A copy of the passenger timetable will be shown below nearer the time. A ‘working timetable’ which also shows light engine and freight moves will be available to purchase for a small cost also nearer the time.

If you are looking for a relaxing evening out, look no further than the Avon Valley Railway's Fish 'n' Chips train.
Our Fish 'n' Chips Evening Special departs Bitton Station on Wednesday 8th July 2015 and Wednesday 5th & 26th August 2015 at 7.15pm. Board our set train at Bitton and enjoy a leisurely journey along the Avon Valley Railway.

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Halloween Half Term Week
Why not bring along the family and enjoy a trip on our Heritage Diesel Train
During the half term week there will be free train rides for children in fancy dress (with a full paying adult)
More information coming soon.
Trains departing from Bitton Station on the hour from 11:00 -16:00
Fares:- As unaualy priced
Adult's - £6.50
Over 60's - £6.00
Children - £5.50
Family - £18.00

Steam into Christmas with the Avon Valley Railway
Ho-ho-ho! Come and see Santa on the Avon Valley Railway! Every child wants to see Father Christmas at Christmas time, but busy shops with long queues full of children waiting up to a couple of hours can quickly drain you of your Christmas cheer.

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After the indulgence of Christmas Day why not take the family for a relaxing trip on the Avon Valley Railway? Our popular Sherry and Mince Pie Specials will be running on the following dates:
26th, 27th,28th December 2015 and 1st, 2nd, 3rd January 2016.
Trains will depart Bitton at 11.00am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm and 2.45pm.

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We regret that due to circumstances beyond our control we are no longer able to offer public boat services from the landing stage adjacent to Avon Riverside Station.
We do, however, offer boat trips for groups of 20 people or more in conjunction with Avon River Cruises in Bristol. For further details please see our Group Visits page.